Shohei Ohtani sidelines pitching duties due to knee issues with Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to recurring left knee inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts stated there are no changes expected for Ohtani's pitching in the second half of the season but confirmed he will serve as designated hitter. Ohtani's knee troubles began in June after a stolen base attempt, and while he will avoid surgery, he is set to have the knee drained and receive an injection. With the All-Star Game approaching, the Dodgers will implement a bullpen strategy for Friday's game.
- •Ohtani will not pitch this weekend due to knee inflammation.
- •He will continue as designated hitter despite ongoing injury concerns.
- •Dodgers plan to discuss Ohtani's pitching role post-All-Star break.
- •Knee issues began after June 11 stolen base attempt.
- •Roberts expects Ohtani to be ready for the second half of the season.
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"There was certainly relief when Shohei Ohtani finally returned to full-time pitching this season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in 2023. However, that relief didn’t last long.
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